Photo: User:Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0Bonifay’s public schools score below 72% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Bonifay, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bonifay’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 136 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bonifay’s, its schools beat 35%, higher than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,995 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Holmes County High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bonifay’s grade
C: better than 28% of Florida school districts, #557 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bonifay, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Bonifay
Bonifay K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,136 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Bonifay
Holmes County High School
Grades 9–12 · 464 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Bonifay
Holmes County High School
Grades 9–12 · 464 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Bonifay
Holmes County High School
Grades 9–12 · 464 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Bonifay
Holmes County High School
Grades 9–12 · 464 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bonifay’s public schools are run by Holmes County School District, which also serves Esto, Noma, Ponce de Leon and Westville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bonifay vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Bonifay’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bonifay | C | Holmes County |
Every school in Bonifay
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Holmes Virtual-Vendor Instruction Program, Holmes Virtual-Franchise FLVS and Holmes Virtual-District Instruction Program).
Questions about Bonifay’s schools
Are Bonifay’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bonifay children attend score below 72% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #557 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bonifay in?
Holmes County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,013 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Bonifay kids go to high school?
Holmes County High School, with 464 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Bonifay’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Holmes County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Bonifay spend per student?
$11,995 in Holmes County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Bonifay families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.